Series 1: Diaries (1916-1917)
Two diaries kept by Gunner James Toohey, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, during the First World War.
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Diary (1916)
The diary describes James Toohey's journey from Australia to Egypt on board RMS 'Osterley' and his war service in France and Belgium, including the Battle of Pozieres on 22 July 1916.
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Diary (1 January - 30 September 1917, 1918)
The diary describes James Toohey's war service in France and Belgium and his leave in Ireland in August 1917.
The diary also contains some entries for August 1918 and a list of the names of the wounded and killed at the Battle of Passchendaele, 31/7/1917.
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Series 2: Notebook (1914-1919)
Undated notebook kept by James Toohey containing addresses, accounts and poems.
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Series 3: British War Medal (1914-1918)
British War Medal issued to Gunner James Toohey, service no. 11138.
The British War Medal was established on 26th July 1919 and was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces. The front of the medal depicts the head of George V. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.
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Series 4: Photographs (1914-1957?)
This series contains miscellaneous photographs of James Toohey and his family.
[Items 4, 6, 8, 7, 13, 16]
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Photograph of James Toohey (copy) (1915-1916)
Copy of a photograph of Gunner James Toohey in uniform.
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Studio portrait of James Toohey (1915-1919)
Studio photograph of James Toohey and an unidentified soldier.
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Wedding photograph of James Toohey and Nora Burke (14 June 1924)
The wedding took place at St. James' Catholic Church, Coorparoo, Brisbane, on the 14th June 1924.
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Photograph of James Toohey (Undated)
Photograph of James Toohey in his later years.
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Photograph of James Toohey with his wife and nine children. (1947?)
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Photograph of James Toohey and family (1957?)
The photograph is a copy. Front row (left to right) David Toohey and Patrick Toohey. Back row (left to right) May (sister-in-law) of James Toohey, James Toohey and Michael Toohey.
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Series 5: Miscellaneous (1914-1950)
This series contains miscellaneous items relating principally to James Toohey's service during the First World War including his identity tags, military records, souvenirs and a greeting card.
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James Toohey army identity tags (1914-1918)
Two army identity tags inscribed with James Toohey's regimental number, name, and next of kin.
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James Toohey army personnel records (1914-1918)
World War I personnel service records for James Toohey
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Newspaper clipping (1955)
Unsourced newspaper clipping regarding James Toohey's retirement from his job as a postman.
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Three leather wallets (1914-1919)
Three wallets relating to James Toohey and his service during the First World War.
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Souvenir of Egypt, embroidered cloth (1915)
Embroidered cloth souvenir obtained by James Toohey, while in the Middle East during the First World War.
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Christmas card (1918)
Christmas card from Jim (James Toohey) in France to his family in Australia. The card was produced for the 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade and includes a chronology of their fields of service from 1914 to 1918.
The card is signed "Jim".